This investigation was designed to evaluate the relationship of therapy technician A-B status and the outcomes of a specific behavior treatment; namely, Mowrer's conditioning paradigm for the treatment of enuresis. Results support the hypothesis that B-status technicians would be associated with higher successful outcomes than A-status…

Comments on a companion article by STRUPP on same subject in same issue. Compares conception of essential conditions for change with views concerning hypothesized factors in psychotherapy, and delineates some apparent similarities. Rejoinder by STRUPP follows. (Author/CJ)

A major purpose of the study was to assess the relative effects of group versus individually contingent free time in modifing student behaviors. Other purposes were to determine the effectiveness of well-planned lesson activities and tokens without back-up reinforcers. (Author)

This article describes a model for changing teacher behavior in dealing with problem students. The model reflects the incorporation of learning theory techniques (pinpointing behavior, reinforcement, shaping, etc.). A step-by-step account of how a psychologist deals with a teacher concerned about a boy's cursing is given. The teacher is encouraged…

The author presents several guidelines for writing behavioral objectives for counseling. These include: (1) maintaining perspective; (2) establishing the criteria of performance; and (3) keeping fluid. (RP)

This paper deals with several of the commonly stated ethical issues in behavior modification: (1) the dichotomy between symptoms and underlying causes; (2) symptom substitution; (3 certain behavior modification techniques such as electric shock, physical restraint, and deprivation; (4) the counselor-client relationship; and (5) principles of…

Behavior is guided by its consequences. Paper explores the events which occur when people attempt to control other people's behavior using this principle. (Author)

A single-case study is presented to demonstrate the utility of the simultaneous treatment design to modify the behavior of a first-grade male. One teacher and her aide recorded data and administred the program. (Author)

A four-session behavior modification training program for training one volunteer nonprofessional is presented. Readings, discussion, audio-visual taping, and role playing were utilized to prepare the trainee, who then managed a field case at a private school for emotionally disturbed'' children. (Author)

Children's natural propensity to learn offers behavioral'' implications for teaching reading. (RB)

Compares the humanistic and behavior modification approaches to education; shows that behavior modification techniques and the philosophy of humanistic education are compatible. (ST)

The impact of the subject's perceived level of parental acceptance-rejection on his perception of therapeutic conditions in a simulated counseling interview was investigated. (Author)

This article is based on research findings at the Educage program in New York. The dramatic changes observed in student behavior are closely related to the supportive, friendly, happy, relaxed and accepting environment of Educage. It is felt that obligations to the student transcend the mere imparting of fundamental skills and information; the…

Thirty minutes of discrimination training was shown to be highly effective in changing teaching behavior while microteaching, that is, practicing teaching twice, reviewing the lesson on videotape, and receiving feedback, did not result in significant overall changes in teaching behavior. (Author)

A case study is presented in which aggressive behavior of two pre-school boys on a nursery school bus was modified by the introduction of a negative punishment contingency in which the Ss were told they would be detained on the bus until the second time the bus passed their house (delay of reinforcement) if abusive behavior occurred. (Author)